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Program
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Sunday, January 29 |
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Morning | Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($) |
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7:30 am - 12:30 pm |  Golf Outing at The Quarry Golf Club ($)
 Designed by nationally recognized golf course designer Keith Foster, The Quarry is recognized around the country for it's unique setting and design. At the Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio you will be challenged and rewarded in many ways. The front nine plays in a links style format and features rolling hills, native grasses, and immaculate greens. The back nine lays out in an 100 year old quarry pit. With elevated tee boxes and shots that will fly over large expanses you will definitely love it. After a day at the Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio, you will certainly feel like you just played one the most unique and enjoyable rounds of golf in your life.
Transportation to Quarry Golf Course will be provided. The bus will depart at 7:15 am. We ask that all golf participants meet at 7:00 am in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt. Shot gun start is at 8:00 am.
Price: $130
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10:00 am - 5:15 pm | Registration and Exhibits |
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10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Economic Development Ethics Workshop |
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2:00 - 3:30 pm | Opening Plenary Session CM | 1.5
Keynote Speakers:
• Andrea McCarren, Reporter, WUSA-TV , Washington, DC
• Geoffrey B. West, Distinguished Professor, Former President, Santa Fe Institute, Santa Fe Institute, Sante Fe, NM
Keynote Introductions:
• Tedra Cheatham, CEcD, Executive Director, The Clean Air Campaign, Atlanta, GA
• Ben Wright, CEO, Atlas Advertising, Denver, CO
Master of Ceremonies: Manuel Pelaez-Prada, Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator, Pelaez Prada, PLLC, San Antonio, TX
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3:45 - 5:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
 Going Abroad: How to Plan Effective Trade Missions
International trade missions are useful tools for cultivating new business opportunities. Making the right contacts can lead to new investments in your community, new customers for existing businesses and other fruitful partnerships. Yet organizing a trade mission is no simple task; understanding local business cultures and getting your strategy right are essential. This session will enhance your global business savvy and help you plan trade missions that pay off.
Moderator: Jim Fram, CEcD, CCE, Senior Vice President, Economic Development, Tulsa Metro Chamber, Tulsa, OK
Speakers:
• Birgit M. Klohs, President & CEO, The Right Place, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
• Perry Newman, President, Atlantica Group LLC, Portland, ME
• Monica Rovers, Business Development Manager, Energy, The Americas, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary, AB, Canada
Logistics: As It Changes, So Do Its Effects on Economic Development
Many business location decisions are based on the ability to move goods efficiently and economically. How are new technologies and processes, higher fuel prices and infrastructure challenges impacting the logistics industry? Understanding the effects of these trends and issues is essential to attracting, growing and keeping production-based businesses. This session will explore the implications of shifts in logistics and examine ways to utilize or react to them.
Moderator: Allison Larsen, CEcD, Principal, Chabin Concepts, Inc., Yakima, WA
Speakers:
• John Kaliski, Principal, Cambridge Systematics, Inc., Cambridge, MA
• Don C. Schjeldahl, Vice President & Director, Renewable Energy Strategies, The Austin Company, Cleveland, OH
• Curtis Spencer, President, IMS Worldwide, Inc., Webster, TX
Nurturing the Next Leaders: How to Engage Younger Generations in Economic Development
Does your community actively engage 20- and 30-somethings in economic development initiatives? Young professionals bring new ideas and energy for improving the quality of life, increasing the tax base and building support for economic development initiatives. As young workers get involved in their communities, they put down roots, attract their peers and take on leadership roles. Attend this session to learn how you can stimulate young people to become active in their community's economic future.
Moderator: Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP, MA, Economic Development Director, City of Maricopa, Maricopa, AZ
Speakers:
• Thomas G. Long, CEcD, Senior Manager of Economic Development, CPS Energy, San Antonio, TX
• David Maahs, CEcD, Executive Vice President, Economic Development, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Des Moines, IA
• Carlton Schwab, President & CEO, Texas Economic Development Council, Austin, TX
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6:00 - 7:30 pm | Conference Reception and Silent Auction
IEDC is proud to present a special Silent Auction at the 2012 Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas. This event mirrors the Summit's "Hall of Fame" theme by featuring important professional football memorabilia on the auction block. The Silent Auction will take place during the networking reception Sunday night and will support the Diane Lupke Scholarship Fund which helps economic development professionals working in distressed communities to continue their industry education.
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Monday, January 30 |
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7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Registration and Exhibits |
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7:30 - 8:45 am | • CEcD Breakfast (Open to CEcDs only)
• Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 - 9:00 am | State of the Industry
Speaker: Jeffrey A. Finkle, CEcD, President & CEO, International Economic Development Council, Washington, DC
Master of Ceremonies: William C. Sproull, FM, President & CEO, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Richardson, TX
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8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Spouse/Guest Tour: Reflections ($)
Take in important American history as you walk Texas' most hallowed grounds. See where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, Colonel Travis and 186 valiant men sacrificed their lives fighting for Texas independence. In addition to experiencing the Alamo, you will visit Mission San Jose, restored to its original 1720 condition, and Mission Concepcion, the oldest stone church in our country. Tour attendees will also visit El Mercado and its many Mexican food restaurants and shops.
Price: $40
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9:00 - 10:30 am | Morning Plenary Session CM | 1.5
Keynote Speakers:
• Dan Bean, MA, MBA, Partner, CMA, St. Louis, MO
• James E. Nevels, Founder and Chairman, The Swarthmore Group, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Master of Ceremonies: Jay C. Moon, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Jackson, MS
Keynote Welcome:
• Honorable Hope Andrade, Secretary of State, State of Texas, Austin, TX
• Honorable Nelson W. Wolff, County Judge, Bexar County Commissioners Court, San Antonio, TX
Keynote Introductions:
• Barbara K. Johnson, Principal, The Johnson Group, LLC, New Orleans, LA
• Joy Wilkins, CEcD, Senior Fellow, The University of Georgia's Fanning Institute, Athens, GA
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10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
New Success Metrics: Economic, Social and Ecological
Measuring the success of economic development initiatives is a tough task, especially for those seeking to measure more than jobs and investment. The triple bottom line is a way of evaluating economic development programs that accounts for impacts on the economy, people and the planet, in addition to profits. Use of this approach is growing as communities strive to create jobs and investment that contribute more to human well-being and environmental sustainability. This session will teach you how to use the fundamentals of the triple bottom line to measure your impact.
Moderator: JoAnn Crary, CEcD, President, Saginaw Future Inc., Saginaw, MI
Speakers:
• Trevor W. Hamilton, CEcD, Senior Director Economic Development, Cincinnati USA Partnership, Cincinnati, OH
• Janet Hammer, PhD, Director, The Initiative on Triple Bottom Line Development, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Alvaro Lima, Director of Research, Boston Redevelopment Authority, Boston, MA
Working with Mexico to Unlock the Potential for Growth
Many opportunities for investment, trade and partnership exist between the United States and Mexico. Yet the current state of logistics and infrastructure, the regulatory atmosphere and immigration issues all create barriers to cross-border collaboration and trade. This session will explore how to overcome barriers to take advantage of growth opportunities. Also, participants will learn how to form successful partnerships and unlock the potential that exists with our third largest trading partner.
Moderator: Gail Lewis, Assistant Director, Arizona Department of Transportation, Pheonix, AZ
Speakers:
• John A. Adams, Jr., PhD, CEcD, Wellborn, TX
• Rodolfo Andrade, Chief Executive Officer, AP Consulting Marketing and Economic Development, Mexicali, Mexico
• Joseph R. Chapa, Executive Director, International Trade Development & Assistance Center, Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, Irving, TX
Fostering Leadership Competencies
No matter the size, every EDO will be concerned with talent acquisition and development, in addition to succession planning for executive roles. Competency models are designed to identify and define the critical capabilities needed to be effective in someone's employment position. This session will examine a number of competency models that can be used to assess skill sets and performance of an EDOs staff and how it relates the vision and mission of the organization.
Moderator: Craig J. Richard, CEcD, Chief Economic Development Officer, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, TX
Speakers:
• Darrell W. Auterson, CEcD, EDFP, President & CEO, York County Economic Alliance, York, PA
• Dan Bean, MA, MBA, Partner, CMA, St. Louis, MO
• Kristen Fish, CEcD, Managing Partner, Redevelopment Resources, LLC, Wausau, WI
• Andrew C. Ruben, General Counsel/Vice President, Real Estate & Community Development, St. Louis County Economic Council, St. Louis, MO
• Rick L. Weddle, FM, HLM, President & CEO, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orlando, FL
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12:30 - 2:00 pm | Leadership Luncheon
Keynote Speakers: Anthony Muñoz, President, Anthony Muñoz Foundation, Cincinnati, OH
Keynote Welcome: Donald E. Jakeway, President & CEO, Brooks Development Authority, San Antonio, TX
Master of Ceremonies: Dennis G. Coleman, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, St. Louis County Economic Council, St. Louis, MO
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2:15 - 3:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
It's Not Always 60 Minutes. Getting the Best Results when Working with Local and National Press CM | 1.5
The press can play a key role in the success or failure of economic development initiatives in a community. Understanding the media's bias, building relationships and offering yourself as a resource can go a long way to gain the media's aid to amplify your message as well as to keep them from undercutting your organization's goals. This workshop will give you tips on how to make friends with reporters and producers, guide the conversation about economic development in your community and attract positive media attention.
Moderator: Janet M. Miller, CEcD, FM, Chief Economic Development & Marketing Officer, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville, TN
Speakers:
• Charles S. Alvey, CEcD, Reno, NV
• Andrew T. Levine, President/Chief Creative Officer, Development Counsellors International, New York, NY
• Andrea McCarren, Reporter, W*USA9 News, Washington, DC
"Ignite IEDC"
With five minutes and twenty slides, what key idea or knowledge would you present to an audience of economic developers? IEDC is adopting the "Ignite" format – a showcase to stimulate thought and action on the subjects presented – to highlight a wide range of economic development topics in 90 minutes. In this session, economic developers will share best practices, research and new strategies. You can't afford to miss this exciting event!
Moderator: Barry I. Matherly, CEcD, Executive Director, Lincoln Economic Development Association, Lincolnton, NC
Speakers:
• Using QR Codes in Economic Development: Daryl D. Phillips, CEcD, Executive Director, Hickman County Economic & Community Development Association, Inc., Centerville, TN
• The Future of Jobs: Jon M. Roberts, Managing Director, TIP Strategies, Inc., Austin, TX
• Capital Region Local Food Initiative: Gail Scott, Executive Director, Leduc/Nisku Economic Development Authority, Leduc, Alberta, Canada
• Role of Program Evaluations in Regional Economic Development Strategic Planning: Ryan Sharp, CEcD, Director, Center for Strategic Economic Research (CSER), Sacramento, CA
• Why Your Marketing Doesn't Work: Anatalio Ubalde, MCP, FM, CEO and Co-Founder, GIS Planning, Inc. and Zoomprospector.com, San Francisco, CA
• Steps to Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy: Don A. Holbrook, CEcD, FM, Partner, The Vercitas Group, Las Vegas, NV
• Boeing Relocation Presentation: Robin Roberts Krieger, FM, HLM, Executive Vice President, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Oklahoma City, OK
• Establishing a world recognized cluster...the KC Animal Health Corridor: Robert J. Marcusse, President & CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council, Kansas City, MO
• Research Valley International Gateway: Todd E. McDaniel, CEcD, President & CEO, The Research Valley Partnership, Inc., College Station, TX
• Affinity Recruiting: Promising Economic Development Approach: Gary E. Spanner, PhD, Manager, Economic Development, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
• Fusion Frederick: Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development, City of Frederick, Department of Economic Development, Frederick, MD
• Workforce Development in a Relationship with Economic Development: Todd Greene, CEcD, Vice President, Community & Economic Development Research & Policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
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4:00 - 5:30 pm | Discussion Roundtables
Discussion Roundtables are an interactive format where you can exchange information and ideas on key economic development topics in small groups of your peers. Each roundtable is led by a topic expert who facilitates discussion and ensures equal participation. There are no formal presentations. The roundtables are a popular session format at the Leadership Summit, presenting the opportunity to engage in substantive conversations to learn, network, and share best practices. Seating is limited for all discussions.
1. The Future of Economic Development
Facilitator: James W. Griffin, CEcD, HLM, FM, Executive Director, City of Hornell Industrial Development Agency, Hornell, NY
2. It's a Global World
Facilitator: John D. Tennant, Managing Partner, W2N2 Partnership, Waterloo Region, ON, Canada
3. Practicing Economic Development in Rural Communities
Facilitator: Jon Chadwell, CEcD, Executive Director, Newport Economic Development Commission, Newport, AR
4. Leveraging Natural Resources
Facilitator: Gurbox Sahota, Chief Operating Officer, California Association for Local Economic Development, Sacramento, CA
5. Performance Metrics
Facilitator: Sandy Pratt, CEcD, FM, President, The Pratt Group, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK
6. Working Effectively with Boards of Directors
Facilitator: Walter C. Sprouse, Jr., CEcD, CCE, FM, HLM, Executive Director, Augusta Economic Development Authority, Augusta, GA
7. K-12 Education and Economic Development
Facilitator: Karen Dickson, CEcD, Vice President, Denton Economic Development, Denton, TX
8. EDRP Research: What to Make of Manufacturing?
9. EDRP Research: Working with Site Consultants
Facilitator: Gregory H. Wingfield, President & CEO, Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc., Richmond, VA
10. Becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
Facilitator: Lou Ann Nisbett, CEcD, President & CEO, The Economic Development Alliance, Pine Bluff, AR
11. Becoming an Economic Development Research Partner (EDRP)
Facilitator: Ronnie L. Bryant, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership, Charlotte, NC
12. Becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO)
Facilitator: Sharon K. Ward, MBA, CEcD, Chair, AEDO Advisory Committee, Allentown, PA
13. Mentoring in Economic Development
Facilitator: Dawn Ferrante, Executive Director, Carbon County Economic Development Corporation, Jim Thorpe, PA
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Tuesday, January 31 |
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7:30 am - 12:30 pm | Registration and Exhibits |
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7:30 - 9:00 am | Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast |
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7:45 - 9:00 am | Discussion Roundtables
Discussion Roundtables are an interactive format where you can exchange information and ideas on key economic development topics in small groups of your peers. Each roundtable is led by a topic expert who facilitates discussion and ensures equal participation. There are no formal presentations. The roundtables are a popular session format at the Leadership Summit, presenting the opportunity to engage in substantive conversations to learn, network, and share best practices. Seating is limited for all discussions.
1. The Future of Economic Development
Facilitator: Kenny McDonald, CEcD, Chief Executive Officer, Columbus2020, Columbus, OH
2. It's a Global World
Facilitator: Tom Stellman, President & CEO, TIP Strategies, Austin, TX
3. Practicing Economic Development in Rural Communities
Facilitator: Kathy J. Evert, CEcD, President & CEO, Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp., Spencer, IA
4. Leveraging Natural Resources
Facilitator: Norm MacNeill, CEcD, Executive Director, Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development, Camden, AR
5. Performance Metrics
Facilitator: Tim Chase, CEcD, FM, President & CEO, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Wichita Falls, TX
6. Working Effectively with Boards of Directors
Facilitator: Roland C. Mower, CEcD, CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp., Corpus Christi, TX
7. K-12 Education and Economic Development
Facilitator: Mary Ann Moon, CEcD, Senior Account Executive, Entergy Louisiana, West Monroe, LA
8. EDRP Research: What to Make of Manufacturing?
Facilitator: Rick Platt, President & CEO, Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority, Heath, OH
9. EDRP Research: Working with Site Consultants
Facilitator: Gene DePrez, Partner, Global Innovation Partners, Sparta, NJ
10. Becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
Facilitator: Tiffany Coleman, CEcD, Economic Development Coordinator, Urbandale Development Association, Urbandale, IA
11. Becoming an Economic Development Research Partner (EDRP)
Facilitator: Robert J. Camoin, CEcD, Principal, Camoin Associates, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY
12. Becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO)
Facilitator: John D. Cook, CEcD, Economic Development Department Manager, CenterPoint Energy, Houston, TX
13. Mentoring in Economic Development
Facilitator: Allison J.H. Thompson, CEcD, EDFP, Director of Economic Development, City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill, TX
• Attendee Networking Continental Breakfast
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9:15 - 10:45 am | Tuesday Plenary Session
Keynote Speakers:
• Henry Cisneros, Chairman & CEO, CityView, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, San Antonio, TX
• Stephen A. Perry, President, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Former Administrator of the US Department of General Services Administration
Master of Ceremonies: Paul L. Krutko, FM, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI
Keynote Introductions:
• Jean DeBellis, Vice President, Operations, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
• Russell Riblett, Director of Sales, GIS Planning, Inc. & ZoomProspector.com
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions:
Educate Your Local Elected Officials and Get Them on Your Side CM | 1.5
Local officials who understand economic development are an asset and advantage to your efforts. Elected officials who "get it" are more likely to remove roadblocks and provide the support and resources needed for success. This workshop will provide you with tools, techniques and ideas for helping your officials understand how economic development works, how it benefits them, and its role in improving the quality of life for a community..
Moderator: Tim McCabe, MCIP, RPP, General Manager, Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Speakers:
• Larry Cope, Executive Director, Tuolomne County Economic Development Authority, Sonora, CA
• Bill Davis, Principal, WRDavis Collaborative, Davis, CA
• Wayne Schell, FM, President & CEO, California Association For Local Economic Development, Sacramento, CA
Not Your Father's Workforce: Finding and Keeping Work in a Tough Economy
The workplace is constantly changing, even more so after the Great Recession and with shrunken public budgets. What is the job market like today for economic developers? What do you need to know to find and keep work and to build a successful career? If you haven't had to look for a job lately, you probably don't have a clue. This session will provide ten key actions you can take to stay competitive.
Moderator: JJ Johnston, CEcD, FM, Vice President, San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, San Antonio, TX
Speakers:
• Leslie Parks, Principal, Leslie Parks Consulting, San Jose, CA
• David P. Smith, Executive Vice President, Economic Development Sector Leader, DHR International, Pittsburgh, PA
Breathing New Life into Former Defense Facilities
Since 1998, more than 350 defense installations have closed through the Base Realignment and Closure process. Many of these valuable community assets have been redeveloped for alternate uses, creating new centers for jobs, housing and services and increasing the tax base. Attend this session to hear lessons learned from successful projects and discover ideas for sustainable new uses of vacant buildings in your community.
Moderator: Brett Doney, CEcD, President, Great Falls Development Authority, Inc., Great Falls, MT
Speakers:
• Williams J. Agate, Jr., LEED AP, Vice President, Navy Yard Management and Development, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
• Belinda Little-Wood, Executive Director, NSA New Orleans Advisory Task Force, City of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
• Bruce E. Miller, President & CEO, Port San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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